NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1 YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE AT HOME SPRING 2015

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New faces 3 Welcome New faces FEATURE STORY 4 Linda’s story …to our new-look Spring newsletter, and my first JAMES CARVER as Herriot’s new chief executive. It has been an Trustee New service for 5 incredibly busy six months since I joined, and I 29-year-old James Carver, of the family-run estate agents Carver carers launched am still very much finding my way around! Residential, has joined our Board of Trustees. HHH chairman, Peter Kershaw, comments: “We are delighted to welcome What has struck me time and time James James to the Herriot board. Carvers are very well-known across the area News in brief 6 again, however, is just how many that we serve here in North , and long-standing supporters of wonderful people are involved in the charity. James will undoubtedly bring not only a fresh perspective to the Herriot’s work: from our Healthcare board, but also a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work generally.” Upcoming events 7 Assistants, Therapists, Volunteer Sitters, Drivers and Bereavement Counsellors through to our shop Meet our new patron 8 staff and volunteers, our back office and fundraising teams - they are DEBORAH HORTON all, to a tee, hugely passionate about making a difference to Retail Manager 11 the lives of those affected by life-limiting illness across the Fundraising news thousand or so square miles we serve here in . Deborah recently joined the Herriot team to co-ordinate our 3 shops We are incredibly fortunate to have so many passionate in Northallerton, , and and our furniture warehouse in and dedicated people involved in our charity, and I feel very Northallerton. Deborah, who hails from East Cowton, previously spent 20 Volunteering 13 privileged to have the opportunity of working with them all in years overseeing the day to day running of seven retail depots within North the months ahead. Yorkshire and Cleveland for Stapleton’s Tyres, North Eastern Tyres and Autocare. Welcome to the team Debs! Deborah Retail news 15 Of course, at the heart of Herriot’s work are the patients and families we support, and getting out to meet some of them has been the highlight of my first few months here. One of the visits that has stayed with me was to Morton on Swale, where I was lucky to meet Andrew Sedgwick and his wife Linda, who was in KATY FOWLER the last few weeks of her fight against cancer. Fundraising & Events Volunteer Linda died on Christmas Day, at home, with her family around her, and although we were all incredibly sad to learn of her passing, Katy Fowler is the latest recruit to the Fundraising team. Having completed we are very grateful to Andrew for allowing us to share their story her A Levels at Northallerton College, she is planning to study for a BA with us in this issue, so that others can appreciate the value of (Hons) in Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University in September Herriot’s work. 2015. Katy volunteers for two days a week, helping organise events – Katy her infectious enthusiasm and friendliness have already made a great We hope you enjoy reading our newsletter: do feel free to drop us impression! a line, or - better still - an email, to tell us what you think and your suggestions for future editions. 01609 777413 24 hr answer phone message KAREN WILKINSON-BELL Chief Executive [email protected]

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PATIENT Linda’s story New service for carers launched

Linda Sedgwick was diagnosed with cancer the day after her 63rd birthday Funding from Hambleton, Richmond & Whitby Clinical Commissioning Group in August 2013. Tests revealed she had bowel cancer, which had also spread is enabling us to pilot a new service for carers and families of people with a to her liver, and she was immediately put on a course of chemotherapy. life limiting illness.

Andrew is full of praise for the support Herriot Our Carers’ Support Service will offer The role of families and carers provided to him and Linda during these carers/families additional help and training in looking after people with life- difficult times. in practical tasks associated with their limiting illnesses is incredibly care, including moving and handling, He says: “I hadn’t heard of Herriot Hospice washing and toileting and catheter and important, and we want to make sure Homecare before Linda’s illness, but having stoma care. they get all the practical support their support in the last few months of Linda’s life was invaluable. Service Co-ordinator, Vanessa Howarth they need” explains: “They took so much pressure off me; I don’t know what I would have done without them. “We know that many families caring This first course failed to work so she began a second course in 2014, which “It wasn’t just what they did for Linda, which for someone with a life-limiting initially gave her raging headaches and was amazing, but the fact they took time to illness struggle with some of the which her husband Andrew describes as help me as well. basic day to day tasks, such as how being “horrendous”. “It was a very stressful time and although I to move someone safely, or how In November 2014, through the district consider myself a strong person, seeing your to change a catheter bag. Quite wife dying is incredibly difficult, so just to nursing team, Linda and Andrew were often, they’ve never been given any introduced to Herriot Hospice Homecare. know they would be there each day to support me was such a comfort.” instructions on what to do, people We began to visit Linda in her home in Morton- have simply assumed they know. on-Swale, near Northallerton, three times a “They are all real unsung heroes.” day to provide personal care, which included This new service will enable us to bathing and helping her to the toilet, as well as Anyone wanting more information on chatting with her. visit carers in their homes and offer the service can contact Vanessa on practical guidance and support. It 01609 777413 or email As Andrew had by this time become the main [email protected] carer for Linda, we also provided volunteer might be a case of showing them sitters to give Andrew a few much-needed how to use a particular piece of hours to himself. equipment, or simply reassuring Sadly, despite a brave battle, Linda died in her them that what they’re doing is ok. sleep on Christmas Day 2014.

Linda and Andrew in 1970 www.herriothh.org.uk SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER. DONATE. 5 NEWS AND EVENTS NEWS AND EVENTS

In brief Upcoming events EVENTS WHEN WHAT WHERE BETTYS CHOOSE HERRIOT AS ITS CHARITY OF THE 7th May Thursday 007 CASINO NIGHT The Black Bull YEAR Moulton Each year, staff at the six Bettys tea rooms across Yorkshire are asked to choose a local charity to support and raise money for. 30th May Saturday ALAN OWENS BIG JAZZ BAND The Forum, Northallerton The Bettys branch in Northallerton selected Herriot as the charity for 2015 and staff are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for the organisation. Any money 6th June Saturday THE BARN THAT ROCKS - 4 LIVE Grazing Nook Farm, raised will be matched, pound for pound, by Bettys & Taylors, the group which owns the tea rooms. BANDS BAR & HOT FOOD Patrick Brompton Nr Amanda Main, Assistant Front of House Manager at Bettys in Northallerton, said: “Herriot Hospice was chosen to be our branch charity by members of our staff - many of whom have benefited from the service 13th June Saturday MAGNA CARTA EVENT Thirsk Racecourse that it provides to our local community. ORGANISED BY THIRSK ROTARY “They do an amazing job and it’s our way of saying thank you. Over the next year we have many events and CLUB challenges planned including a bingo night, a quiz night, and have already held a Beetle Drive to get our fundraising off to a brilliant start” 20th June Saturday GRINTON MOOR 10 MILE WALK Grinton Moor WITH LUNCH IN SHOOTING LODGE

NEW FILM HELPS RAISE AWARENESS OF 21st June Sunday NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY Harrogate HERRIOT’S WORK SHOW We recently produced a short video to help raise awareness of our work across 4th July Saturday MASHAM COFFEE MORNING Masham North Yorkshire. The film was premiered at Thirsk’s historic Ritz Cinema at the end of February. 17th July Friday 9 & DINE GOLF EVENT Masham Golf Club With a soundtrack from up and coming Scottish artist Rachel Sermanni, the 4 minute film features the story of North Yorkshire farmer and racehorse trainer, David Barker, who was cared for 2nd Aug Sunday CLAY PIGEON SHOOT Marne Barracks, by the charity before his death from cancer early last year. It also features spectacular aerial footage of some of Catterick the area’s most notable beauty spots, including Swaledale , Grinton Moor, Scugdale and Roseberry Topping. 31st Aug BH Monday MASHAM CAR BOOT Masham The video is now available for viewing on our website www.herriothh.org.uk

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THESE EVENTS AND MORE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGES WWW.HERRIOTHH.ORG. You can do your bit to help raise awareness of Herriot by displaying one of our UK OR CALL THE FUNDRAISING TEAM ON 01609 777413 OR CALL IN AT car stickers. The stickers are peelable so won’t damage your windscreen, and are ANY OF OUR SHOPS IN NORTHALLERTON, THIRSK OR STOKESLEY. completely FREE of charge.

You can pick one up in our shops, or email us on [email protected] and we’ll post one to you! CONNECT WITH US FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS: @HHHomecare herriothospice

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Meet our new Patron

Dr Rosie Page, the daughter of Thirsk vet Alf Wight, better known as the author James Herriot, has joined Baroness Harris, Lord Crathorne, Paul Theakston and Freda Corner as one of Herriot Hospice’s official Patrons.

As many of our supporters will know, Rosie I always feel very privileged to be has worked as a volunteer and an advisor welcomed into patients’ homes, for the charity for more than 13 years; and to be part of a team helping she and her brother Jim, who is also very supportive of HHH, gave permission for the to support them in the final stages charity to use their father’s pen name in of their lives; it is a very humbling 2005. experience. I am now looking A former GP, Rosie said: forward to contributing further to the work of Herriot Hospice Homecare “When I was asked to become a in my new role as Patron. I know Patron I didn’t think I was important Dad would have been delighted to enough; my only claim to fame know his name was being used in is that I am lucky enough to be this way; he would have approved “James Herriot’s” daughter. But I am wholeheartedly.” honoured to have become a Patron of such an amazing charity; over Rosie can be seen talking about her work as the many years that I have been a a volunteer in Herriot’s new film (see news feature). volunteer driver and sitter I have seen what a difference it makes to terminally ill people and their families.

www.herriothh.org.uk SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER. DONATE. 9 FUNDRAISING NEWS lan Forum Thank you… e »» To our 2014 Great North Run entrants who raised £6,947.79 A » » To our 2014 Santa Fun Runners at Thorpe Perrow who raised £1,573 & The Forum nd T

a »» To those who attended the 2014 Herriot Dinner, which raised £5,426 B s »» To the Marne Clay Shoot which raised £1,000 ig & Singers g Band B i The Music of n B »» To those who joined us for The Black Bull Christmas Lunch, which raised £2,216 O e Glenn »» To our Yorkshire Taster Evening attendees, who raised £956.10 w »» To Our Christmas Coffee Mornings at Northallerton and Stokesley, which raised a combined total of £881.82 Miller »» To those who supported our Christmas Cooperative Bag Pack, which raised £613.69

»» To Richmond Coffee Morning helpers, who raised £198.74

»» To the Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation, who have donated £5,000 7.30pm »» To the February Foundation, which has donated £5,000 - » th May » To the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, who have donated £1,250 »» To the and Mid Wensleydale Partnership who have donated Saturday 30 £1,200

Tickets £10 available from »» To Bob Hunter, who organised the Thirlby Walk in the Dark event which raised £478.50

the Forum Box Office 01609 776230 »» To Hutton Rudby Christmas Fair, which raised £291.35

»» To Thirsk Rotary Club, who raised £1,580 from their Firework and online at www.herriothh.org.uk Display

»» To the Flavours of Herriot Awards, which raised £1014.80

…and to all our wonderful volunteers and supporters! Sponsored by: Mr Bill Waters www.herriothh.org.uk SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER. DONATE. 11 FUNDRAISNG NEWS VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER The following local businesses have selected Herriot Hospice Homecare as their Charity of the Year 2015: Can you spare a few hours a week to help? Volunteering can be a great way to meet new people and gain new skills – as well as helping Herriot! No experience is necessary – we offer full training, expenses and a DBS check, where required.

»» Respite sitting and befriending Spend an hour or two sitting with a patient while their carer takes a break, or, visit patients who live alone, to offer companionship.

»» Drivers Collect patients and their carers from their homes and drive them to hospital appointments or treatments.

Northallerton » » Bereavement Counselling »» Van drivers Our volunteer counsellors offer support to Help with deliveries and collections throughout both adults and children. the area.

» » Retail assistants »» Fundraising volunteers Volunteer in one of our charity shops, serve Help at events, supervise stalls, sell raffle customers or help sort and prepare stock. No tickets, bake cakes, hold a collection box… experience is necessary – we will provide full and everything in between! training! »» Admin/reception volunteers Help welcome visitors to our offices and staff at our reception desk.

For further information on any of We would like to thank all of the If you would like to consider Herriot these opportunities, please call us businesses who have supported Herriot Hospice Homecare as your Charity of on 01609 777413 or email Hospice Homecare this year, and those the Year, please contact the Fundraising [email protected] who continue to support us. Team on 01609 777413 or email [email protected]

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Furniture & Electricals Warehouse goes from strength to strength

We have been overwhelmed by the number of donations we have received since we opened a second-hand furniture and electrical warehouse just over a year ago.

In order to cope with the volume of goods Stokesley Charity Bike Ride, Leyburn and being donated, we have now decided Mid Wensleydale Partnership Ltd and the Sir to increase our opening hours to a George Martin Trust . We are very grateful Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am indeed for their support. to 5pm. The Electrical & Furniture Warehouse is at Unit As Deborah Horton, our new Retail Manager, 12, Omega Industrial Village, Thurston Road, explains: “The warehouse has gone from Northallerton, DL6 2NJ and is open every strength to strength over the past few months, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am and we have been inundated with requests until 5pm. to open on more days of the week. By opening on Wednesday and Friday, as well as Saturday, we hope we’ll meet the demand” “We’ve been amazed at the quality of the goods that have been donated – our supporters really are very generous.”

All the electrical items that Herriot sells are subject to PAT testing when they arrive at the warehouse and the furniture also has to meet fire safety regulations before it can be sold to Anyone who would like to donate w ww.thirskrotaryclub.co.uk the public. items can call Warehouse Manager We also have a new addition to the Furniture Kevin Donaghue on 01609 777413 Warehouse family - lovingly nicknamed or 07975 541531. Supporting ‘Phoebe‘ by the office staff, the new Herriot warehouse van was purchased with funds Hospice from the Jack Bunton Charitable Trust, Homecare www.herriothh.org.uk SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER. DONATE. 15 WIN UP TO £25,000 EVERY WEEK BY SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE AT HOME!

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